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Section: Demographics
African-American
For African-Americans, Determining Native American Ancestry Often a Challenge
Many African-Americans claim some Native ancestry, often based on family oral history passed through the generations but frequently undocumented.
November 23, 2014
African-American
Special Focus: American Indian Heritage Month
Feature articles in this edition highlight the top producers of Native American graduates, identity issues faced by Black Native Americans, the emerging role of tribal libraries and the inspirational achievements of Native American collegiate athletes.
November 20, 2014
Latinx
At Age 10, Excelencia Still Fighting for Latino Educational Growth
Leaders from Excelencia in Education, Congress and others focused Thursday on the crucial role that Hispanic and Latinos will play in shaping the nationsâ future.
November 20, 2014
African-American
Ethnic Costumes Perpetuate Stereotypes, Mask Realities
With Halloween just behind and Thanksgiving quickly approaching, it is important to reflect on the politics of cultural and racial dress.
November 19, 2014
African-American
TMCF, University of Phoenix Announce New Blended Learning Partnership
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and University of Phoenix recently announced a partnership to offer online courses to students at HBCUs across the country.
November 16, 2014
African-American
Diverse Conversations: Why the U.S. College Landscape Still Needs HBCUs
Declining enrollment has unsurprisingly led to a domino effect, reducing the resources available to students on campus and making the HBCU experience less attractive to students choosing between a plethora of higher education options.
November 16, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Virginia State University Names Hammond Interim President
Hampton University Provost Pamela Valleria Wilson Hammond has been named interim president of Virginia State University.
November 13, 2014
Sports
Bowie State Fires Ex-NFL Player Charles Grant for Body-Slamming Student
Former NFL player Charles Grant has been fired from his position as a volunteer football coach at Bowie State University after a video surfaced showing him throwing a student to the floor.
November 12, 2014
Leadership & Policy
White House Now Turning Attention to Girls of Color
The White House is planning to focus on improving the lives of girls and women of color, after months of complaints that they were left out of the âMy Brotherâs Keeperâ initiative for young men.
November 12, 2014
Students
Sex-Assault Program Expands to High Schools
CONCORD, N.H. â The University of New Hampshire is expanding its nationally recognized sexual violence prevention program to a younger audience: high school students in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
November 11, 2014
Students
University of Nebraska Benefits From Extra Tuition
A tuition increase that only University of Nebraska-Lincoln business and engineering students pay hasnât swayed them from choosing those majors.
November 11, 2014
Students
Veterans Day Salute
The Diverse staff salutes the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Your dedication and sacrifice ensures that all of us have the freedom to do what we do.
November 10, 2014
Faculty & Staff
7 of 8 Fired Professors Returning to NYC Seminary
Seven of the eight professors who were fired in late September from the nationâs oldest Episcopal seminary are set to return to their classrooms.
November 9, 2014
Students
âEnough, Iâm Tiredâ Becomes Rallying Cry of Mexican Protest
An off-the-cuff comment by the attorney general to cut off a news conference about the apparent killing of 43 missing college students has been taken up by protesters as a rallying cry against Mexicoâs corruption and drug trade-fueled violence.
November 9, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Future of HBCUs May Rest on Adopting a Growth Mindset
Instead of asking deficit-oriented questions, we should change our mindset and ask new questions to uncover how HBCUs are supporting students despite the challenges they encounter.
November 9, 2014
Students
Noguera Urges Urban Educators to Stand Fast in Wake of Anticipated Cutbacks
In the wake of the sweeping GOP take-over of Congress last week, Dr. Pedro Noguera says he believes that efforts to improve urban education in the United States and other parts of the world will likely be stalled.
November 7, 2014
Asian American Pacific Islander
In Case You Missed ItâŚ
Many For-Profit Institutions Do Little to Benefit Students Review: Howard Fuller Chronicles His Road to Education Activism San Francisco State Encouraging Underrepresented to March Forward, Give Back Xavier University to Lead Chinese Language Study in La. Schools
November 7, 2014
Faculty & Staff
Judge Seeks Firing of Iowa State Professor
A judge has recommended the firing of an Iowa State University math professor, blasting his teaching style and lack of research and service after hearing the disciplinary case against him.
November 6, 2014
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